Cotton is a 100% natural material and is both biodegradable and recyclable, which testifies to a natural, soft and sustainable quality. E.g. in Axus, where 32% of the blend comes from recycled cotton. Our cotton fabrics are also certified according to STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®, which guarantees that the fabrics don't contain dangerous chemicals.
Below you can read about the qualities of the fabric and how to care for and maintain the fabric to make it last as long as possible.
Vilme is made in Italy from exclusive European yarns and of course is OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certified. The fabric has a rustic weave with luxurious softness and a beautiful, clear structure with a subtle interplay of colours – perfect for creating a soft and tactile expression in your interior design.
Specifications
Material: Polycarbamide 47% / Cotton 20% / Polyester 13% / Viscose 11% / Linen 9%
Martindale: 60.000
Light fastness: 5
Pilling: 4-5
Country of origin: Italy
Sira has a beautiful and vibrant structure with a rustic expression, and is for those who want a natural, soft and calming upholstery fabric. Woven in Italy from 100% recycled cotton, at a manufacturer that uses only solar and wind energy in the factory.
Specifications
Material: 100% Recycled cotton
Martindale: 60,000
Light fastness: 4-5
Pilling: 3-4
Country of origin: Italy
Pure is a beautiful and irresistibly soft upholstery fabric woven in Spain in European linen and cotton. The natural yarns create a fine interplay of colours and a lively structure. A fabric for those who want a completely natural look and feel – certified with OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 certification, which ensures that the fabric is completely free of harmful chemicals.
Specifications
Material: 60% Cotton 40% Linen
Martindale: 24,000
Light fastness: 5-6
Pilling 4–5
Country of origin: Spain
Monza is a soft and woollen bouclé with a beautiful and vibrant structure. Certified OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and woven in Italy with an extremely high abrasion resistance in a blend of wool, cotton, viscose and synthetic fibres, ensuring colour and durability – year after year.
Specifications
Material: 28% Acrylic / 24% Cotton / 20% Viscose / 16% Wool / 12% Polyester
Martindale: 80,000
Light fastness: 7
Pilling: 4
Country of origin: Italy
Always start by impregnating your furniture. For this , we recommend our care products that have been developed, tested and approved for our cotton. If you impregnate your furniture later, it is important that you clean it thoroughly before using a care product for the first time. As a rule of thumb, a care product lasts about half a year, and we therefore recommend that you repeat the impregnation a couple of times a year or as needed.
Cotton is made from natural fibres that are more sensitive to light and heat. Therefore, it's a good idea not to place the furniture in direct sunlight as it may cause fading over time. Lighter colours fade less than dark colours, so you should consider your colour selection and placement carefully. Look for the level of light fastness that indicate if the fabric can withstand more or less light. The higher the number, the better the fabric can withstand light and heat.
Not sure how to use your care product and how often you should repeat the care? We have developed various how-to care videos that will guide you through the correct use of our different care products. Watch the how-to video about fabric below and learn how to use your care product. Just click on the play button and sit back.
Martindale, pilling and light fastness
Martindale, pilling and light fastness inform you about a fabric's durability. We use them to make it easy for you to see which is the right kind of furniture upholstery for you and your needs.
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Martindale
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measures the abrasion resistance of a fabric and ranges from 10,000-120,000, with 120,000 being the highest abrasion resistance. As a rule of thumb, the abrasion resistance for hard wear should be above 20,000, but in daily use an abrasion resistance of up to 10,000 is more than enough. The abrasion resistance of our selected upholstery fabrics ranges from 20,000 and up to 120,000 martindale. Substances with a martindale above 80,000 are suitable for using in public places, such as airports, lobbies and suchlike.
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Pilling
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is the term for the small balls of fabric that form on the surface of a fabric as a result of friction and which give the fabric a slightly furry appearance. There will always be some natural pilling at the beginning until the excess fibres have gone. Pilling is evaluated on a scale of 1-5, indicating the risk of pilling or loose fibres. 5 is best and our furniture upholsteries are always at least 3.
The fastest and cheapest way to remove pilling is by using a small electric razor designed for this purpose. A pilling comb is also effective and can help just as much as a razor. -
Light fastness
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describes a cover's ability to withstand sunlight. Nylon and cotton usually have a low light fastness, while wool, acrylic and polyester have a higher light fastness. The scale is a doubling scale, which ranges from 1-8, where 8 is highest and best. The higher the light fastness, the better the cover is at withstanding sunlight without losing colour. However, it is generally a good idea to keep furniture away from direct sunlight. Some covers will fade faster than others, indicated by the light fastness. We recommend that you don't choose a cover with a light fastness below 3. Synthetic fibres also have a higher light fastness than, for example, natural fibres.